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Program of Technology and Knowledge Management

TKM415

DECISION SUPPORT SYSTEMS

Course Code
TKM415
Semester
-
Theory+Practice
3 + 0
ECTS
5
Course TypeElective Course
Course LevelBachelor's Degree
Year of Study-
Semester-
ECTS5
Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

  1. Will be able to explain the decision-making process.
  2. Understands the importance and applications of Decision Support Systems.
  3. Solves complex decision problems.
  4. Will learn the models involved in analysis.
  5. Can define Decision Support Systems (DSS) terminologies.
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme ComponentsNA
Course DescriptionThe course covers computer-based information systems that help people make decisions. It is aimed to contribute to the solution of complex decision problems by providing effective use of multi-criteria decision-making methods (SMART, AHP, TOPSIS, MOORA) with data.
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week Decision making, decision types
2nd Week Benefits and areas of use of DSS
3rd Week Multi-criteria decision making methods
4th Week Multi-criteria decision making methods - SMART
5th Week SMART method application
6th Week Multi-criteria decision making methods - AHP
7th Week AHP method application
8th Week Midterm exam
9th Week Multi-criteria decision making methods - MOORA
10th Week MOORA method application
11th Week Multi-criteria decision making methods - TOPSIS
12th Week TOPSIS method application
13th Week Sample decision problems and solutions
14th Week Studies done with Decision Support Systems
Recommended or Required ReadingVicki L. Sauter, Decision Support Systems for Business Intelligence, 2nd Edition, Wiley
Decision Support Systems and Intelligent Systems (6th Edition)
Decision Making, Stephen P. Fitzgerald, Capstone Publishing, 2002
Operations Management, Roberta S. Russel, Bernard W. Taylor, Prentice Hall, 1998
Çok Kriterli Karar Verme Yöntemleri ve Excel İle Problem Çözümü, Seçkin Yayıncılık, 2017
Operasyonel, Yönetsel ve Stratejik Problemlerin Çözümünde Çok Kriterli Karar Verme Yöntemleri, Dora Yayıncılık, 2015
Presentation documents used in the course
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Lecture
  • Discussion
  • Problem Solving
  • Other
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity Percentage (%)
Mid-term 1 40
Total(%) 40
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%) 40
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%) 60
Total(%) 100
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Midterm exam 1 1.5 1.5
Preparation for Quiz
Individual or group work 14 3 42
Preparation for Final exam 1 25 25
Course hours 14 3 42
Preparation for Midterm exam 1 20 20
Laboratory (including preparation) 4 2 8
Final exam 1 2.5 2.5
Homework 0 0 0
Total Work Load141
Total Work Load / 30 (h)4.7
ECTS Credit of the Course5
Language of InstructionTurkish
Work Placement(s)No

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